Mega Tyranitar Weaknesses Explored for Optimal Counters

Author : Leo Feb 21,2025

Conquering Mega Tyranitar in Pokémon GO: A Comprehensive Guide

Mega Tyranitar, a formidable 5-Star Mega Raid boss in Pokémon GO, demands strategic counter selection. While boasting immense Attack, Defense, and HP, its weaknesses are exploitable with the right team.

Mega Tyranitar's Strengths and Weaknesses

Mega Tyranitar is a Rock/Dark-type Pokémon. This dual typing leaves it vulnerable to Bug, Fairy, Fighting, Grass, Ground, Steel, and Water-type attacks. Fighting-type moves deal the most significant damage (256% effectiveness). Other effective types inflict 160% damage. However, it resists Normal, Fire, Poison, Flying, Ghost, and Dark-type moves.

mega-tyranitar

Pokémon Type Weaknesses Strong Against Resistances
Mega Tyranitar Rock/Dark Fighting, Bug, Fairy, Water, Grass, Ground, Steel Fire, Ice, Flying, Bug, Psychic, Ghost, Rock, Steel, Fairy, Grass Normal, Fire, Poison, Flying, Ghost, Dark

Optimal Mega Tyranitar Counters

The most effective counters are high-Attack Fighting-types. Below are top choices with recommended movesets:

Keldeo Resolute form, one of the best Pokemon GO counters against Mega Tyranitar to target its weaknesses

Pokémon Fast Move Charged Move
Keldeo (Resolute or base form) Low Kick Sacred Sword
Machamp Counter Dynamic Punch
Hariyama Counter Dynamic Punch
Mega Blaziken Counter Focus Blast
Conkeldurr Counter Dynamic Punch
Toxicroak Counter Dynamic Punch
Mega Gallade (or base form) Low Kick Close Combat
Mega Lopunny Double Kick Focus Blast
Galarian Zapdos Counter Close Combat
Meloetta (Pirouette form) Low Kick Close Combat

Water and Ground-types offer viable alternatives, though their damage output is lower. Prioritize Same-Type Attack Bonus (STAB) for maximum effectiveness.

Shiny Mega Tyranitar

Shiny Mega Tyranitar on the Pokemon GO map

Image via Niantic

Yes, a Shiny Mega Tyranitar can be obtained from 5-Star Mega Raids, but the odds are 1 in 128. Larvitar Community Days offer a higher chance of obtaining a Shiny Larvitar, which can then be evolved.

Remember to utilize Fighting-type counters for optimal results against Mega Tyranitar. Good luck, trainers!